dogpet

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dogpet is a single player casual simulation game with horror and erotic themes. It was developed by dogpet and was released on December 28, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Play as a floating pair of hands petting dogs on a floating green meadow. Collect dogpet points by petting your dogs and use them to buy even more dogs to pet. Battle your own excitement as your hands flop around uncontrollably and try to throw you off of the map. Featuring three music tracks.

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99%Audience ScoreBased on 217 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Extremely addictive and joy-inducing gameplay centered around petting and spawning numerous unique dogs, providing a deeply immersive and emotional experience.
Innovative and meaningful mechanics that foster empathy, responsibility, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness through virtual dog companionship and routine care.
Highly praised graphics, sound design, and overall artistic presentation that enhance immersion and create a unique, heartwarming atmosphere loved by players of all ages.

Performance issues and lag occur when spawning a large number of dogs, sometimes causing frame rate drops or crashes on less powerful systems.
Gameplay can become repetitive or trivial after reaching a certain point, with some players desiring more varied activities, maps, or advanced interactions.
Minor glitches with physics (e.g., floating hands or dogs) and lack of features like auto-save or invisible map boundaries that could improve the gameplay experience.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The gameplay of Dogpet is praised for its emotional depth and engaging multiplayer interactions, offering more than a typical pet simulation. However, some find it repetitive and note that later mechanics can feel bloated or unbalanced, leading to a less challenging experience over time. Overall, it remains fun and entertaining despite some design and pacing flaws.
- “It might sound like any other pet simulation game, but the genius of Dogpet lies in the depth of its interactions and how it layers real-world values and life lessons into its mechanics.”
- “The game doesn’t just simulate a dog’s needs in a mechanical way; it tries to simulate the emotional impact of your choices.”
- “In addition to the core gameplay mechanics, Dogpet has an online multiplayer component that allows you to visit other players’ pets, interact with their dogs, and even collaborate on tasks.”
- “Each successive game has layered on a slate of new dogpet to wrangle and, more recently, increasingly absurd and bloated mechanics to try and spice up a system that fundamentally remained unchanged.”
- “Edit: I tire of this gameplay loop.”
- “Gameplay while repetitive is still fun.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The story is highly praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative, with several users describing it as one of the best they've experienced in a game. It stands out for its soulfulness and ability to keep players invested, often compared favorably against renowned story-driven games.
- “The best story game I have ever played. I don't really like a lot of games I own, but this holds the honor of being the only game I actually enjoy that somehow keeps me coming back, yearning to continue on with the story. It's clear how much soul is in this game by one look at it.”
- “This amazing story keeps the player engaged and focused, and serves to reinforce that Dogpet has a story like no other.”
- “Better story than Undertale, Life is Strange, Red Dead, and any other game you think of.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☐ no story”
- “☐ no story”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning realism, vibrant colors, and immaculate detail, often described as better than many next-gen games. Users find the visuals beautiful, immersive, and integral to the overall emotional experience of the game.
- “It has incredibly realistic graphics for such a great price with the green grass plane and pill-shaped dogs.”
- “This game is so beautiful and the graphics are immaculate.”
- “On the bright side though this game's aesthetics are really nice, the name really lives up to what's actually in the game and the game itself is genuinely stunning.”
emotional
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game for its heartfelt, emotionally rich storytelling and the profound emotional intelligence system that encourages empathy, patience, and deep connections. The game's nuanced interactions foster genuine emotional awareness and serve as a therapeutic, uplifting experience that resonates deeply with players.
- “The beautiful and heartwarming stories in this game brought tears to my eyes.”
- “The game incorporates elements of growth, care, and emotional intelligence that make it much more profound than you’d initially expect.”
- “The game doesn’t just simulate a dog’s needs in a mechanical way; it tries to simulate the emotional impact of your choices.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Users consistently highlight that grinding in the game is extremely time-consuming, suggesting it feels like it requires a "second life" to complete.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is largely derived from its absurdity and quirky mechanics, such as galloping like a horse and a flying glitch that adds unexpected fun. Players find it amusing and meme-worthy, contributing to its charm despite not being a top-tier game.
- “This game is so stupid that it's absolutely hilarious.”
- “Also, the fact you can gallop like a horse if you practice a bit is really funny to me for some reason.”
- “Please keep the hand flying glitch; it is so funny and life-saving when your dogs push you off the land and you can fly to safety.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is highly praised, with users considering it exceptionally good and even describing the soundtrack as one of the greatest and most inspiring they've ever heard.
- “The music is the greatest OST I've ever heard; it was inspiring how amazing it was.”
- “Music is very good”